Thursday May 17, 2012

New Mexico: We hear University of Minnesota assistant recruiting coordinator Josh Sternquist has accpeted the director of recruiting position at New Mexico.  

Lindsey Wilson College (NAIA - KY): Lindsey Wilson College is accepting applications for a full-time assistant football coach on defense.  The position will likely be responsible for coaching linebackers in a 3-4 scheme, and could also have special teams coordinator responsibilities for the right candidate.  Preference will be given to candidates with previous collegiate coaching experience.  This is a 12 month position with benefits.  Successful candidates must have a valid driver's license and complete a background check.  The position will begin in early June.  To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references to: Chris Oliver, Head Football Coach via email at: oliverc@lindsey.edu .  No phone calls please.

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Albright College (D-III - PA): Albright, located in Reading, PA, and a member of the highly competitive Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Intern Assistant Football Coach for defense: Assistant LB Coach/Assistant Video Coordinator/Assistant Recruiting Coordinator/Assistant Director of Football Operations. Qualifications: Bachelors degree required with successful football playing and/or coaching experience, strong professional/interpersonal communication skills and organizational efficiency. The candidate must have outstanding character and leadership qualities.  The successful applicant should also possess strong computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point, and Access software. Experience with Hudl digital video editing system is a plus. Coaching duties: Assist LB Coach: plan, organize, and instruct LB positional meetings and drills; contribute to defensive game plan; recruit your own territory and attract top quality student-athletes to attend Albright College. Administrative duties: game week organizational tasks including: film breakdown, opponent scouting, self-scouting, tendency reports, video cut-ups, scouting reports, assist S&C coach with weight room, assist Video Coordinator with digital editing system, oversee and counsel players on academic and social issues, and other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach. Assist Recruiting Coordinator and Director of Football Operations with assigned duties. Compensation: includes a $3,300 annual stipend paid over a 10 month contract, free off-campus housing, free utilities and free meal plan in campus dining hall. Tuition waiver for Masters in Education Program is also included.  No health insurance or retirement benefits are included with this position. A two-year commitment is required from the successful applicant. How to apply: Email resume and cover letter along with the names and phone numbers of three professional references to Mike Neale, Defensive Coordinator at: mneale@alb.edu . No phone calls please. Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled. The desired start date is July 16, 2012 so that we can have the successful applicant in place and prepared for the fall season. Albright College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to diversity within its community. In pursuit of that, we actively encourage diversity among applicants for this position. 

Wednesday May 16, 2012

USC: According to USC's latest federal tax filing (obtained by USA Today), in 2010 Lane Kiffin was paid $2.4 million and Monte made over $1.5 million...making him the highest paid assistant in the country. 

South Alabama (FCS): Sources tell us Birmingham Southern (D-III) offensive line coach Chase Smith will join the South Alabama staff as director of football operations. 

Detroit Lions: Willie Green will serve a Bill Walsh minority internship with the Lions. Green helped coach the receivers at Ouachita Baptist this past season and will be attending the NCAA / NFL coaching academy next week in Dallas. 

Southern Virginia: SVU is no longer accepting applicants for it's offensive assistant position. 

Houston Texans: We hear the Texans have hired Montana offensive line coach Bob Beers, Sr. as a scout. Beers was the western regional scout for the Texans for several years before agreeing to join Robin Pfulgrad's staff at Montana in 2010. 

Montana: We hear Montana will likely move tight ends coach Scott Gragg to offensive line and look to hire a tight ends coach. 

Christopher Newport: Quarterbacks coach Ed Davis has changed his mind regarding the Valley Forge head job and will remain on staff at CNU.

Muskingum University: Muskingum is no longer accepting resumes / applications for their grad assistant position. 

        Grad Assistant of the Day - Ryan McManus 

Drake (FCS): Head coach Chris Creighton has announced that Dain Taylor has been hired to coach the defensive line coach. Taylor returns to his alma mater where he was an All American at defensive end in 2010.

Notre Dame: According to the Chicago Tribune, AD Jack Swarbrick's annual compensation (for the reporting year of July 2010 - June 2011) was approximately $1.027 million. During that same year, Notre Dame made a "termination payment" of over $2 million to Charlie Weis...this is on top of the $6.6 million they paid him at the time he was let go. The Tribune reports that Weis' separation agreement calls for additional annual payments through December 2015. Think about that.

Tabor College (NAIA - KS): Tabor College is looking for a football Graduate Assistant (Defensive Backs), responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the football program. Coaching duties include assisting with practices, games, recruiting, equipment, and video, among others. Qualifications include acceptance into graduate school (GPA 2.5 or above), a strong Christian background and character consistent with Tabor College Mission. Yearly benefits include tuition waiver, stipend and a meal plan.  Candidate review begins immediately and continues until filled.  Send letter of application, resume, and references to michaelg@tabor.edu or fax to (620) 947-3789 (Attn: Football). No phone calls please.

Lamar University (FCS - TX): Lamar University is looking to for two Home games, one on August 31st 2013 and the other one 21 September 2013 or 5 October 2013. Could be a team in FCS or Division II. Interested teams contact Ray Woodard at Office 409-880-7609 or via email at raymond.woodard@lamar.edu 

Tuesday May 15, 2012

Illinois: Sources tell us Western Michigan director of football operations Tim Knox will soon join the staff at Illinois in the same capacity. 

Anna Maria College: Vin Sinagra has been named interim head coach. 

Florida Tech: We hear Central Oklahoma grad assistant Austin Silvoy is joining the staff at Florida Tech as a grad assistant / receivers coach. 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (D-III - MA): MIT, a nationally recognized university in Cambridge, MA, invites applicants for a part-time assistant position. Duties include, but are not limited to, coaching an offensive position, assisting with practice and game planning, film breakdown, leading position meetings, recruiting and any other duties assigned by the head coach.  Previous coaching and/or playing experience required.  Compensation for the position will be a stipend of about $3,000 for the season.  This is a part-time position with NO meals or housing included, so Boston area applicants are preferred.  Interested applicants should contact:  Chad Martinovich, Head Football Coach, MIT. Tel: 617-715-4085. Email:  cmartino@mit.edu. Regular Mail:  MIT Football Office, 120 Vassar St., Building W35-276, Cambridge, MA, 02139.  MIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LaGrange College (D-III - GA): LaGrange has hired Terry Ursin Jr. (Holmes Community College) as Defensive Coordinator and Varsity Strength Coach. Special Teams and Recruiting Coordinator Marcus Blandingburg has added the title of Assistant Head Coach.

University of the Incarnate Word (D-II - TX): UIW is accepting applications for a graduate assistant position. The qualified candidate will assist with all coaching and evaluation within the assigned position group, and be responsible for all film breakdown, editing, opponent exchanges, and related activities. Additional recruiting duties will be assigned as well. The position will pay $5400.00 along with a minimum of 12 hours in tuition waivers for each year. The dates of employment will run from August 1st to April 30th. A bachelor’s degree is required and the applicants should have football coaching/playing experience.  Applicants should also possess strong computer skills and have some experience with digital editing systems, preferably Hudl. Please email a resume along with contact information for references to Jonathan Patke at patke@student.uiwtx.edu. Please no phone calls.

College Football Hall of Fame: This morning, Phillip Fulmer, Jimmy Johnson and R.C. Slocum were elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. See the full class here. 

Methodist University (D-III - NC): Methodist University, competing in the USA-South Athletic Conference, is seeking 2 Intern Assistant Football Coaches (1 Offense, 1 Defense). Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required.  Appointment is July 23, 2012 to December 31, 2012.  Compensation includes a stipend, housing and meals.   Responsibilities include but are not limited to assist in coaching a position, recruiting, academic monitoring and support, video, scouting, equipment control, serve as a liaison for Academic and Student Success initiatives of the University and assisting the Head Coach in all phases of the program. Candidates should email or send a Methodist University staff application, cover letter, resume and names and contact information of 3 professional references to Ms. Debra Yeatts, Director of Human Resources, Methodist University 5400 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 (dyeatts@methodist.edu ). Staff application can be found online at www.methodist.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until these positions are filled.  Methodist University, in harmony with its tradition, takes seriously its role in the ethical and moral development of its students. Populations traditionally under-represented in higher education are encouraged to apply. Methodist University reserves the right to authenticate academic and professional credentials and to consult public records prior to extending offers of employment. AA/EOE No Phone Calls please.

Denver Broncos: Sources tell us that John Fox plans to fill the defensive assistant position from outside of the organization. We'll keep you posted. 

         Grad Assistants of the Day - Northwestern

Hofstra: Former UConn athletic director Jeff Hathaway will be introduced today as the new athletic director at Hofstra. 

Monday May 14, 2012

Denver Broncos: Defensive line coach Wayne Nunnely has announced that he is retiring. The Broncos has promoted defensive assistant Jay Rodgers to defensive line coach. 

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (D-III - Terre Haute, IN): Rose-Hulman has a wide receiver position open.  The job pays $12,000 over 12 months with no benefits and no housing.  Interested applicants can apply via the Rose-Hulman HR website at the following link: https://jobs.rose-hulman.edu

Minot State (D-II - ND): Minot has a defensive grad assistant position open. The position pays $5,000 with grad school paid for. Anyone interested should contact defensive coordinator Joe Ford at joe.ford@minotstateu.edu. This coach will be responsible for offensive opponent break-downs, coaching the offensive scout team, oversee weight room with our strength coach, coach a defensive position, and field set up and take down. Two years’ experience in any type of coaching is preferred and housing is available on campus but the GA pays monthly rent. 

Coffeyville Community College: Coffeyville has let us know they have already identified Harland Bower's replacement and are not seeking applicants at this time. 

Stony Brook (FCS - NY): We hear Stony Brook will be looking to add a full-time person in their Operations staff. 

Ave Maria University (NAIA - FL): Ave Maria, located in Southwest Florida, is accepting resumes for a full-time assistant coaching position. The position of defensive coordinator/strength and conditioning coordinator will also be responsible for the defensive backs. Coordinator experience and licensed strength and conditioning preferred but not required. This is a 12 month position with benefits. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to athletics@avemaria.edu. No phone calls please. Ave Maria University does not discriminate in employment opportunities, practices or the terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

UCLA: We hear Matt Bernstein has been promoted to director of football relations. 

Clark Atlanta University: Defensive backs / special teams coordinator Cory Peoples has been selected to participate in a Bill Walsh Minority Internship with the Philadelpia Eagles. 

Rutgers: Sources close to the program tell us that Coffeyville defensive line coach Harland Bower has accepted a defensive quality control position with Kyle Flood's staff at Rutgers. 

Florida Tech: Florida Tech is no longer accepting resumes. 

Charleston Southern (FCS - SC): A source close to the program tells us that receivers coach Mathew Smiley is moving to running backs and that the receivers job is now open. 

       Grad Assistants of the Day 

Merced College (JC - CA): We have learned that former Golden Valley head coach Jake Messina has accepted the running backs job at Merced and former Golden Valley offensive coordinator Nelson Gifford has accepted the receivers job. 

Miami: Former athletic director Paul Dee (AD from 1993-2008) has passed away. 

Saturday May 12, 2012

LSU: We hear former Redemptorist High School head coach Aaron Vice will likely join LSU's staff as an offensive grad assistant. 

Alcorn State: Sources telling us that Alcorn plans to hire Michael Armour, offensive coordinator at Northern Colorado, as their new head coach. Armour coached at Alcorn from 2008-2010, serving as offensive coordinator in 2010. 

Search Firm Fees: A couple of notes we saw this morning...the fee paid to Bill Carr's firm for UAB's head coaching search when Garrick McGee was hired was $23,000. Ole Miss paid Bob Beaudine's firm $60,000 in connection with the search that landed Hugh Freeze and Memphis paid Beaudine's firm the same $60,000 for the search that ended with Justin Fuente being hired. Those aren't anywhere near the $250,000 that Colorado State paid to the firm of Spencer Stuart in connection with their search which ended with the hiring of Jim McElwain. That fee is a tough one to understand.

    Take a look at how Nebraska is using iPads at practice (to film & to teach)

Anna Maria College (D-III -  MA): Head coach Marc Klaiman has been released. Klaiman was the inaugural coach at Anna Maria and the team won their first two games ever at the end of this season.